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Trump Administration Cuts Over $1 Billion in NIH Funding, Pandemic Research, NASA Science; Scientists Flee Amid 50% Funding Drop

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Updated Jul 6, 2025, 04:14 AM

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The Trump administration implemented substantial cuts to U.S. scientific research funding, affecting a broad range of health and scientific initiatives. More than 150 researchers reported losses in projects aimed at curing future pandemics, understanding dementia, and preventing HIV transmission. The administration reduced the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget by approximately $1 billion, impacting research on Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular health, depression, and sexually transmitted infections.

These budget reductions have led to layoffs and a decline in medical research capacity, raising concerns about the future of cancer treatments and vaccine development. Additionally, funding cuts extended to space science programs at NASA, potentially delaying discoveries about extraterrestrial life. The administration also scaled back a $15 million federal grant dedicated to studying the effects of climate change on plants and animals. Critics warn that these cuts have prompted scientists to seek opportunities abroad, particularly in countries like China, which could undermine U.S. innovation, economic growth, and global leadership. The reduction in science funding, reportedly down by 50% in 2025, has been described as detrimental to the nation’s ability to maintain its scientific and technological edge.

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Bindu Reddy

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US science funding is down by 50% this year This is pretty alarming! Beyond AI the big breakthroughs need to be in pure science This is the biggest mistake by the administration so far….

Project Syndicate

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With the @realDonaldTrump administration smearing all immigrants as “invaders” and discouraging foreign scientists and students from coming here, the future of US innovation and economic growth is in peril, Laura Tyson and @Lenny_Mendonca warn.

The Washington Post

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A $15 million federal grant was supposed to help scientists better understand how the warming climate is harming plants and animals, setting many on paths toward extinction. But the Trump administration shelved it earlier this year.